International GMP Inspection Standards and Harmonization

GMP Surveillance Audits: Global Best Practices

May 22, 2025 digi

GMP Surveillance Audits: Global Best Practices Mastering GMP Surveillance Audits: Global Best Practices for Compliance Surveillance audits are critical tools used by regulatory agencies to ensure ongoing compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). These audits provide periodic, independent assessments of a pharmaceutical facility’s adherence to quality systems, documentation, and regulatory expectations. While surveillance inspections may…

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Harmonized GMP Audit Reports: Format, Content, and Cross-Agency Acceptance

May 22, 2025 digi

Harmonized GMP Audit Reports: Format, Content, and Cross-Agency Acceptance Harmonized GMP Audit Reports: Global Templates, Core Elements, and Regulatory Acceptance Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) audit reports are essential records of regulatory inspections that document compliance status, identify deficiencies, and guide post-inspection actions. As pharmaceutical oversight becomes increasingly globalized, the push for harmonized GMP audit reports…

Global GMP Inspection Frameworks, International GMP Inspection Standards and Harmonization

GMP Inspection Frameworks in Emerging Regulatory Markets

May 22, 2025 digi

GMP Inspection Frameworks in Emerging Regulatory Markets Building GMP Inspection Systems in Emerging Regulatory Markets As the global pharmaceutical industry expands into new geographies, the need for robust GMP inspection frameworks in emerging regulatory markets becomes more pressing. Regions such as Africa, Southeast Asia, Latin America, and parts of the Middle East are rapidly scaling…

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Comparing Pharmaceutical vs. Biotech GMP Inspection Frameworks

May 22, 2025 digi

Comparing Pharmaceutical vs. Biotech GMP Inspection Frameworks Pharma vs. Biotech: How GMP Inspection Frameworks Differ Across Sectors Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) inspections are a cornerstone of regulatory oversight in both pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. However, the nature of products, processes, and risks in each sector leads to distinct GMP inspection frameworks. This article explores how…

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The Shift Towards Outcome-Based GMP Inspections

May 23, 2025 digi

The Shift Towards Outcome-Based GMP Inspections From Checklists to Outcomes: The Evolution of GMP Inspections In the past, Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) inspections primarily focused on procedural compliance—whether companies followed written rules and standard operating procedures (SOPs). But today, regulatory authorities around the world are shifting toward outcome-based GMP inspections, emphasizing real-world quality results and…

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Integrating GMP Inspection Results into Public Health Decision-Making

May 23, 2025 digi

Integrating GMP Inspection Results into Public Health Decision-Making How GMP Inspection Outcomes Inform Global Public Health Policies Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) inspections have long served as regulatory tools for ensuring pharmaceutical quality and compliance. However, their utility extends far beyond the factory gates. Increasingly, GMP inspection results are being integrated into public health decision-making, impacting…

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Importance of Transparency in International Inspection Findings

May 23, 2025 digi

Importance of Transparency in International Inspection Findings Why Transparency in GMP Inspection Outcomes Matters Globally In the evolving landscape of global pharmaceutical regulation, the transparency of international inspection findings has emerged as a crucial driver of trust, compliance, and collaboration. As pharmaceutical products move across borders and rely on multinational supply chains, access to accurate…

Global GMP Inspection Frameworks, International GMP Inspection Standards and Harmonization

GMP Inspection Intelligence and Cross-Border Information Sharing

May 23, 2025 digi

GMP Inspection Intelligence and Cross-Border Information Sharing Leveraging GMP Inspection Intelligence for Cross-Border Regulatory Oversight As pharmaceutical manufacturing and distribution become increasingly globalized, the need for cross-border collaboration among regulators has intensified. One of the most critical tools enabling this collaboration is GMP inspection intelligence and information sharing. Regulatory authorities around the world are now…

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Frameworks for Joint GMP Inspections by Multiple Regulatory Authorities

May 24, 2025 digi

Frameworks for Joint GMP Inspections by Multiple Regulatory Authorities Joint GMP Inspections: How Global Regulators Collaborate to Strengthen Pharmaceutical Oversight With the rapid globalization of pharmaceutical manufacturing, regulatory authorities worldwide face mounting pressure to coordinate oversight and eliminate redundant audits. One of the most effective tools for achieving this is the joint GMP inspection framework….

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The Role of Inspection History in Global Market Access Decisions

May 24, 2025 digi

The Role of Inspection History in Global Market Access Decisions Why GMP Inspection History Is Critical for Global Market Access In today’s tightly regulated pharmaceutical landscape, a company’s GMP inspection history is far more than a record of past audits—it is a powerful determinant of global market access. Regulatory authorities, procurement agencies, and donor organizations…

Global GMP Inspection Frameworks, International GMP Inspection Standards and Harmonization